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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669,892.60, 1,004,838.90 and 457,316.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669,892.60, 1,004,838.90 and 457,316.20 is: 685,974.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669,892.60 : 1,004,838.90 = 457,316.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669,892.60/1,004,838.90 = 457,316.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669,892.60x = 1,004,838.90 × 457,316.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669,892.60x = 459,529,107,360.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,529,107,360.18/669,892.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,974.30

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